World Religions Overview

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Christianity is based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ who was born a Jew.

True (A)

The teachings of African Traditional Religion (ATR) in Botswana are based on the concept of 'botho', which means good behavior.

True (A)

Muslims are required to perform four pillars of Islam.

False (B)

The Bahai Faith was founded by Bahaullah in 1863 and emphasizes the oneness of humanity.

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Hinduism has a single recognized founder who established its beliefs and practices.

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Christianity

A religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, who was born a Jew. It emphasizes his life and death, extending many Jewish beliefs to non-Jews.

African Tradition Religion (ATR)

A traditional religion practiced in Africa. It is based on the culture and lifestyle of African people. In Botswana, the teachings of ATR emphasize 'botho', meaning good behavior.

Islam

A religion founded in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, by Prophet Muhammad. Muslims follow five pillars, including faith in Allah and Muhammad, daily prayers, charity, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca.

Baha'i Faith

A religion founded by Baha'u'llah, born in Tehran, Persia. It teaches the oneness of God, religion, and humanity.

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Hinduism

A religion with no single founder, originating from the traditions of people living around the Indus River. Hindus worship many gods and goddesses, with Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva as prominent deities. Brahman is their supreme being.

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Study Notes

Christianity

  • Based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, a Jew.
  • His death is central to the faith.
  • Many Jewish beliefs extended to non-Jews.

African Tradition Religion (ATR)

  • Originated in Africa.
  • Rooted in African lifestyle and culture.
  • Botswana's ATR emphasizes "botho" (good behavior).

Islam

  • Founded in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
  • Founded by Prophet Muhammad.
  • Born in Mecca.
  • Five pillars are essential:
    • The creed (Shahada): There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.
    • Daily prayers (Salat): Five times a day.
    • Charity (Zakat): Giving to the poor.
    • Fasting (Sawm): During Ramadan (9th month of the Islamic calendar).
    • Pilgrimage (Hajj): To Mecca.

Baha'i Faith

  • Founded by Bahaullah.
  • Born in Tehran, Persia (modern-day Iran) in 1863.
  • Teachings emphasize:
    • Oneness of God.
    • Oneness of religion.
    • Oneness of humanity.

Hinduism

  • No single founder.
  • Beliefs and practices emerged from the traditional lifestyles of people around the Indus River.
  • Worships many gods and goddesses, including Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma.
  • Brahman is the supreme being.

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